The Two Last Men in the World have found a home on streaming asBiosphere, a one-of-a-kind genre-bending science-fiction film starring Emmy winnersMark DuplassandSterling K. Brownis set to be releasedon AMC+ on November 17.Biosphereoriginally premiered at the2022 Toronto International Film Festivalwhere it met mixed to positive reception followed by a theatrical and on-demand release in July 2023.
Biosphereis set in a post-apocalyptic world where only two men - the former United States President Billy (Duplass) and hischildhood best friendand adviser Ray (Brown) are left standing. Both are alive thanks to the ingenuity of Ray who is also a brilliant scientist. Ray builds a custom biosphere that shields them from the outside world which is still uninhabitable by humans. This self-sustainable home houses the necessities that both men need to survive, most importantly a fishpond which serves as their only source of food. However,their survival is threatenedfrom withinwhen the population of their fishpond begins to wane leaving only two males. The situation poses an ominous future for the duo that sees them contemplating their deaths, “but life may yet find a way…”
At its core,Biosphereexamines humanity’s capacity to adapt and thrive in an oddly intriguing manner carried through by its playful themes. The film is thefeature directorial debutofMel Eslynwho also co-wrote the script along with the film’s star Duplass with whom she has collaborated on several other projects.In his interview with Colliderahead of the film’s theatrical release,Duplass revealed that he originated the idea for the filmsaying; “It was just this weird impulse I had, that I wanted to see these two guys living inside of a dome, arguing fiercely aboutSuper Mario Bros., in ways that were way more serious than it should be. But I didn’t really have the story and the breath of it.” To help him piece together his thoughts, Duplass involved Eslyn “who brought her experience as a science nerd and as a queer woman and her perspective.”
‘Biosphere’ Was A Hit Among Critics
This bold experiment from Duplass and Eslyn ultimately paid off asBiospherewas a success among critics right from its premiere at the Toronto International Film Festival in September 2022. Collider’sChase Hutchinsoninhis glowing review of the filmpraised the movie’s overall delivery specifically the performance and chemistry between the two leads as well as the directorial prowess of Eslyn whom he described as “a filmmaker to watch.”
Biosphereequally drew positive remarks from several other publications includingThe New York Timeswhich praised the film’s warmth and inventive dialogue andThe Hollywood Reporterhailing the film as “Mysterious and hilarious… unlike any movie in recent memory.” The critics at Rotten Tomatoes shared similar sentiments as the film holds a 79% critic score.
Biospherewill be available to stream on AMC+ from November 17.
In the not-too-distant future, the last two men on earth must adapt and evolve to save humanity.
